About this property
The Beard Cabin is a historic cabin listed on the National Register of Historic Places and located in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Built in 1892, it is considered to be the first home built in Shawnee. The cabin was built by Etta Ray and her father, P.H. Ray.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 83002121. It was listed on April 7, 1983.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Beard Cabin listed on the National Register?
Beard Cabin was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 7, 1983.
What type of historic resource is Beard Cabin?
Beard Cabin is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Beard Cabin?
The period of significance for Beard Cabin is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Beard Cabin?
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